Compliance Specialist

MRI Software

Compliance Specialist at MRI Software conducting audits and evaluations to ensure business practices align with regulations and cybersecurity standards. Hybrid role based in Cape Town office with flexibility.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeCape Town • 🇿🇦 South AfricaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct comprehensive audits related to IT general controls and application controls
Address client and internal inquiries regarding compliance and security matters
Maintain and enhance MRI's risk register
Ensure timely completion of corrective actions
Manage the lifecycle of policies and security documentation
Prepare detailed minutes and maintain action lists
Align MRI's security strategy with internal teams and industry best practices
Develop and oversee mitigation plans related to risks and policy findings
Conduct vendor security risk assessments
Contribute to security awareness initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Professional experience and familiarity with ISO 27001
Familiarity with ISO 9001, SOC 1, SOC 2, and other auditing standards
Professional experience with NIST, CIS, SANS, ISO, CES, FedRAMP, and other cybersecurity frameworks
Working knowledge of security and privacy regulations, practices, and standards
Solid technical background with understanding of security risks
Experience with vendor risk management and security risk reviews
Ability to work with distributed teams across time zones
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Relevant certifications such as CISA or CRISC are highly desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Office breakfasts
Quarterly lunches
Virtual social events
Employee-led groups such as DEI committee and employee resource groups
Medical Aid Scheme
Personal Pension plan
Parental Leave benefit
25 days of annual leave plus Public Holidays
16 hours of "Flex Time Off"
Tuition Reimbursement Schemes
Flexibility of working from anywhere in the world for two weeks out of the year

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Hard Skills & Tools

ISO 27001ISO 9001SOC 1SOC 2NISTCISSANSCESFedRAMPvendor risk management

Soft Skills

communicationinterpersonal skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsability to work with distributed teams

Certifications

CISACRISC